By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer For generations, municipal elections in the state's smaller towns have operated on a simple premise: neighbors voting for neighbors based on local issues, free from […]

Moore County Schools is welcoming several new leaders as the district prepares for the upcoming school year. The appointments, which became effective July 1, include new principals at four schools and new leadership in key district administrative positions. District officials say the leadership changes are designed to build on student success, strengthen school communities, and […] <p>The post Moore County Schools Announces New Principals and District Leadership Changes first appeare

If you’re traveling around Moore County or anywhere across North Carolina this Fourth of July week, expect to see more law enforcement on the roads. The annual Operation Firecracker Booze It and Lose It campaign is officially underway, bringing increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints through July 5. The statewide initiative is designed to reduce impaired […] <p>The post Operation Firecracker Booze It and Lose It Campaign Underway Across North Carolina first appeared on Star

The proposed Carthage bypass remains one of the highest transportation priorities for northern Moore County, but residents want to make sure their concerns are considered before any decisions are made. Community members recently gathered during a public planning meeting to discuss transportation projects being evaluated by the Central Pines Rural Planning Organization. While no final […] <p>The post Residents Share Concerns as Carthage Bypass Planning Continues first appeared on Star

The proposed Amazon data center Richmond County project has reached another milestone as North Carolina regulators review air quality permits connected to the planned $10 billion technology campus. The development, planned near Hamlet, would become one of the largest private investments in the region. While the project is outside Moore County, it could have long-term […] <p>The post Amazon Data Center Project Moves Forward in Richmond County first appeared on Star 102.5.</p>

Efforts to bring Moore County commercial air service to the Sandhills reached another milestone this week after the Moore County Tourism Development Authority approved a $300,000 contribution toward a funding package designed to attract a commercial passenger airline. The decision adds another piece to a community-wide effort involving local governments, businesses and economic development leaders […] <p>The post Moore County Commercial Air Service Moves One Step Closer first appeare

The Pinehurst Medical Group expansion is taking another major step forward after the Pinehurst Village Council approved plans for a new three-story medical office along Regional Drive and Page Road. The project reflects the continued growth of healthcare services in Moore County as the Sandhills continues to attract new residents and businesses. Village Council Approves […] <p>The post Pinehurst Medical Group Expansion Approved for New Three-Story Office first appeared on Star 102.5.

Several pieces of North Carolina legislation 2026 are now law after Governor Josh Stein signed a series of bills addressing housing, farmland conservation, employment regulations and government policy. While the legislation applies statewide, several measures could eventually influence decisions affecting Moore County and communities throughout the Sandhills. Housing and Land Conservation One new law encourages […] <p>The post New North Carolina Legislation Could Affect Growth, Farms

Moore County growth infrastructure needs were a major topic during a recent Rural Listening Session held in Pinehurst. Local Leaders Discuss Growth Pressures Officials from Moore County and neighboring communities told state leaders that population growth is placing increased demands on water systems, sewer capacity, and other essential services. Moore County has experienced significant growth […] <p>The post Moore County Growth Infrastructure Challenges Highlighted During State Visi

The Sandhills weekend weather forecast is bringing plenty of sunshine along with some of the hottest temperatures we’ve seen so far this year. Residents across Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Moore County should prepare for a stretch of summer heat that could push temperatures near the century mark by Saturday. Sunny and Pleasant Through […] <p>The post Sandhills Weekend Weather: Heat Builds Toward 100 Degrees This Weekend first appeared on Star 102.5.</p&